Comments on: 5 Steps To Save Money Like Buddha http://www.bravenewtraveler.com/2007/03/13/5-steps-to-save-money-like-buddha/ Online travel magazine dedicated to exploring travel in the 21st century. Offering travel news, compelling interviews, online travel tools, and more. Sat, 20 Mar 2010 03:31:24 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: irene http://www.bravenewtraveler.com/2007/03/13/5-steps-to-save-money-like-buddha/comment-page-1/#comment-96937 irene Thu, 18 Feb 2010 13:58:25 +0000 http://www.bravenewtraveler.com/2007/03/13/5-steps-to-save-money-like-buddha/#comment-96937 yes, i agree with exchanging money into other currency becoz i did it last year and it works....i have to exchange my money to other currency to prevent using it for extra expenses.... yes, i agree with exchanging money into other currency becoz i did it last year and it works….i have to exchange my money to other currency to prevent using it for extra expenses….

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]]> By: Sej http://www.bravenewtraveler.com/2007/03/13/5-steps-to-save-money-like-buddha/comment-page-1/#comment-96606 Sej Thu, 28 Jan 2010 02:12:58 +0000 http://www.bravenewtraveler.com/2007/03/13/5-steps-to-save-money-like-buddha/#comment-96606 Great article! My boyfriend and I recently started doing all of the above mentioned things plus a few more to save money for travel. And we're making a trip to Panama from the money we saved by not into eating/drinking out. It's tough, but totally worth it in the end if your primary goal is to travel! Great article!

My boyfriend and I recently started doing all of the above mentioned things plus a few more to save money for travel. And we’re making a trip to Panama from the money we saved by not into eating/drinking out. It’s tough, but totally worth it in the end if your primary goal is to travel!

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]]> By: Neil Hampshire http://www.bravenewtraveler.com/2007/03/13/5-steps-to-save-money-like-buddha/comment-page-1/#comment-96268 Neil Hampshire Sun, 10 Jan 2010 13:05:30 +0000 http://www.bravenewtraveler.com/2007/03/13/5-steps-to-save-money-like-buddha/#comment-96268 Hey all, I just want to know that this is very good. Many of you talk of sacrifice is difficult, but I know a fellow working as a security guard making 12.00/hour who saved up $50,000 CAD in 18 months from scratch. He did some overtime, but all he earned was $35,000 a year gross and managed to save by couch serfing on his friends sofa, eating free food at various soup kitchens and went to the food bank. Now, he has the money tucked away in BMO Monthly Income fund that gives him 6 cents per $8.07 that he invested in his mutual fund. He is getting $371.00/month from it, without having to touch his principal. He sold his DVD's on craigslist and even sold his books, tapes, etc to his friends in exchange for a place to sleep. His posessions was used to pay rent to his friends for couch surfing, which will get you a much higher price than if you were to sell it via garage sale, since they won't be a cut throuat. And what is funny is that being a Buddhist, he actually practiced his mantras as a security guard and practiced his Tibetan Buddhist practices while sitting on site. He actually got paid to do very little working, and he has now inspired me to save likewise. Hey all, I just want to know that this is very good. Many of you talk of sacrifice is difficult, but I know a fellow working as a security guard making 12.00/hour who saved up $50,000 CAD in 18 months from scratch. He did some overtime, but all he earned was $35,000 a year gross and managed to save by couch serfing on his friends sofa, eating free food at various soup kitchens and went to the food bank. Now, he has the money tucked away in BMO Monthly Income fund that gives him 6 cents per $8.07 that he invested in his mutual fund. He is getting $371.00/month from it, without having to touch his principal. He sold his DVD’s on craigslist and even sold his books, tapes, etc to his friends in exchange for a place to sleep. His posessions was used to pay rent to his friends for couch surfing, which will get you a much higher price than if you were to sell it via garage sale, since they won’t be a cut throuat. And what is funny is that being a Buddhist, he actually practiced his mantras as a security guard and practiced his Tibetan Buddhist practices while sitting on site. He actually got paid to do very little working, and he has now inspired me to save likewise.

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]]> By: Bill http://www.bravenewtraveler.com/2007/03/13/5-steps-to-save-money-like-buddha/comment-page-1/#comment-95777 Bill Tue, 08 Dec 2009 04:17:07 +0000 http://www.bravenewtraveler.com/2007/03/13/5-steps-to-save-money-like-buddha/#comment-95777 Learn to want less in life. I grew up with the bare minimum/essentials and so now that I'm older I'm pretty content with just having a little...eventhough, I could have more. I just don't desire it. Learn to want less in life. I grew up with the bare minimum/essentials and so now that I’m older I’m pretty content with just having a little…eventhough, I could have more. I just don’t desire it.

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]]> By: pps http://www.bravenewtraveler.com/2007/03/13/5-steps-to-save-money-like-buddha/comment-page-1/#comment-94392 pps Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:13:53 +0000 http://www.bravenewtraveler.com/2007/03/13/5-steps-to-save-money-like-buddha/#comment-94392 Good tips! I also suggest to use a personal finance software with a cellphone or PDA phone. This makes recording and tracking expenses much easier. An Excel sheet on a PDA would do very well as a personal finance planner and it can be easily transferred to a PC for expenses tracking and archiving. Good tips! I also suggest to use a personal finance software with a cellphone or PDA phone. This makes recording and tracking expenses much easier. An Excel sheet on a PDA would do very well as a personal finance planner and it can be easily transferred to a PC for expenses tracking and archiving.

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]]> By: Rebecca http://www.bravenewtraveler.com/2007/03/13/5-steps-to-save-money-like-buddha/comment-page-1/#comment-81620 Rebecca Wed, 14 Jan 2009 03:42:53 +0000 http://www.bravenewtraveler.com/2007/03/13/5-steps-to-save-money-like-buddha/#comment-81620 Great tips...Another tip for #3 is to go to festivals that are FREE. You do not have to spend a ton of money on food and drink...Another way to save money is to pawn jewelry or other "big ticket items" that are just sitting around in a jewelry box or case. Great tips…Another tip for #3 is to go to festivals that are FREE. You do not have to spend a ton of money on food and drink…Another way to save money is to pawn jewelry or other "big ticket items" that are just sitting around in a jewelry box or case.

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]]> By: Jessica http://www.bravenewtraveler.com/2007/03/13/5-steps-to-save-money-like-buddha/comment-page-1/#comment-39133 Jessica Mon, 17 Dec 2007 01:05:10 +0000 http://www.bravenewtraveler.com/2007/03/13/5-steps-to-save-money-like-buddha/#comment-39133 That's a great article! I do have to say, that if you can't handle #3 - not going out for entertainment, there are still many ways you can go out for less. If you go to the movies during the day for example, you'll spend less than if you go at night. Going out to dinner with a coupon - and maybe even sharing an entree with a friend can also save you money while having a nice evening out! That’s a great article! I do have to say, that if you can’t handle #3 – not going out for entertainment, there are still many ways you can go out for less. If you go to the movies during the day for example, you’ll spend less than if you go at night. Going out to dinner with a coupon – and maybe even sharing an entree with a friend can also save you money while having a nice evening out!

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]]> By: Jennifer http://www.bravenewtraveler.com/2007/03/13/5-steps-to-save-money-like-buddha/comment-page-1/#comment-20046 Jennifer Thu, 25 Oct 2007 20:12:56 +0000 http://www.bravenewtraveler.com/2007/03/13/5-steps-to-save-money-like-buddha/#comment-20046 Excellent article! It's about time someone posted something like this on the web. Great ideas! Excellent article! It’s about time someone posted something like this on the web. Great ideas!

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]]> By: Eva http://www.bravenewtraveler.com/2007/03/13/5-steps-to-save-money-like-buddha/comment-page-1/#comment-12604 Eva Fri, 31 Aug 2007 12:21:14 +0000 http://www.bravenewtraveler.com/2007/03/13/5-steps-to-save-money-like-buddha/#comment-12604 My bank has an option to cut off ATM/debit card access to your account - so I opened a second savings account with no frills or features at all (I was also a student at the time - so even the low monthly fee was waived) and put my savings in there... That way I knew I couldn't touch my travel money without going to see a teller during business hours. It worked really well - no chance to pull out the debit card at a bar... My bank has an option to cut off ATM/debit card access to your account – so I opened a second savings account with no frills or features at all (I was also a student at the time – so even the low monthly fee was waived) and put my savings in there… That way I knew I couldn’t touch my travel money without going to see a teller during business hours. It worked really well – no chance to pull out the debit card at a bar…

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]]> By: VISHESH http://www.bravenewtraveler.com/2007/03/13/5-steps-to-save-money-like-buddha/comment-page-1/#comment-6709 VISHESH Wed, 11 Jul 2007 09:13:59 +0000 http://www.bravenewtraveler.com/2007/03/13/5-steps-to-save-money-like-buddha/#comment-6709 Hi folks, No i didn't like 5 steps to save money. It's not only harsh but highly impractical and unwarranted. One step talks about selling all your possessions like DVD collections, music player, books, clothes, stop goig out for movies, no dining out, etc. I ask what's the meaning and purpose of life when you don't have music, knowledge, social networking? Then why only sell those things, sell your house, utensils, don't travel by bus, taxi or airplane, start walking. Wear only two pairs of clothes, get rid of all your hobbies, interests, dreams. Why not become a saint? I am sure there are much better ways to save than kill your self like this. For ex. Pick a job like home tuitions, part time jobs, freelance jobs like transcriptions, cut down on cigarettes, every weekend outing, small hobbies classes from home, etc. Treat yourself well, life will always treat you likewise. Hi folks,
No i didn’t like 5 steps to save money. It’s not only harsh but highly impractical and unwarranted. One step talks about selling all your possessions like DVD collections, music player, books, clothes, stop goig out for movies, no dining out, etc. I ask what’s the meaning and purpose of life when you don’t have music, knowledge, social networking? Then why only sell those things, sell your house, utensils, don’t travel by bus, taxi or airplane, start walking. Wear only two pairs of clothes, get rid of all your hobbies, interests, dreams. Why not become a saint? I am sure there are much better ways to save than kill your self like this. For ex. Pick a job like home tuitions, part time jobs, freelance jobs like transcriptions, cut down on cigarettes, every weekend outing, small hobbies classes from home, etc. Treat yourself well, life will always treat you likewise.

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